Table 1

Cycloplegic refractions at 6 months, 3 years, and 6 years of age as related to status of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Spherical equivalent (mean (SD))

Group R-0 (21 eyes) p Value (t test) Group R-1 (75 eyes) p Value (t test) Group R-2 (29 eyes) Total (125 eyes)
6 Months0.22 (2.69)0.000−2.37 (3.65) 0.006−5.16 (4.64)−2.58 (4.11)
3 Years0.11 (2.21)0.000−3.55 (4.47) 0.160−5.13 (5.26)−3.30 (4.67)
6 Years0.27 (1.46)0.000−3.54 (4.37)0.510−4.19 (4.50)−3.05 (4.32)
  • p Value = 0.000 (paired t test).

  • Group R-0=no ROP; group R-1=no cicatricial ROP with a history of ROP, regardless of treatment; group R-2=cicatricial ROP, grade II.